Elijah Odetokun

Education: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2014-2020) London School of Journalism (2023-2024) Foundation for Investigative Journalism (2020) AIPS (2021) Reuters (2021) Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Daily Times Nigeria (2020) OmaSports (2020-2021) El Futbolero (2021) Sports Brief (2022-2024) Legit (2024 - present)

Awards: Sports Brief Rookie of the Year 2023. Legit.ng Sport's Desk MVP of the Year 2024.

Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit.ng. He has four years of working experience and holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a Diploma in Freelance and Sports Writing from the London School of Journalism. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com

1666 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Victor Osimhen enquires about cryptocurrency trading after rejecting Al-Hilal's mega offer

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Super Eagles star risks 4-year prison sentence after illegal betting scandal indictment

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2 months ago

Turkish pundit explains why Galatasaray should not sign Osimhen despite rejecting Al-Hilal

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2 months ago

Ademola Lookman vacations at luxurious British Island after touring Nigeria

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2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-bodyguard discloses how much 5-time Ballon d'Or winner paid him

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2 months ago

FIFA Club World Cup: Why 2025 summer transfer window closes today

Football

2 months ago

Roman Abramovich decides his next football move after selling Chelsea in 2022

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2 months ago

Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was forced to sell the club after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. He has spoken for the first time since selling the club.

2025 Ballon d'Or: Top 5 contenders after Yamal helped Spain beat France

Football

2 months ago

Lamine Yamal was the man of the match during Spain's 5-4 win over France in the UEFA Nations League, adding further drama to the 2025 Ballon d'Or race.

Kylian Mbappe picks his Ballon d'Or winner between Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal

Football

2 months ago

France national team captain Kylian Mbappe has picked his 2025 Ballon d'Or winner between his compatriot Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.

Boost for Galatasaray as Al-Hilal withdraw from Victor Osimhen race over high demands

Football

2 months ago

Victor Osimhen will not join Al-Hilal this summer after the Saudi Pro League club walked away from the deal after no agreement on personal terms.

Thomas Tuchel slams England players despite historic win over Andorra

Football

2 months ago

England beat Andorra 1-0 in Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, but manager Thomas Tuchel was far from happy with his players after the match.

Wilfred Ndidi: Super Eagles midfielder gifts ex-coach Nduka Ugbade car

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has gifted his former grassroots coach and a Nigerian football legend Nduka Ugbade a car.

William Troost-Ekong pays tribute to late Stephen Keshi 10 years after his Super Eagles debut

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong celebrated 10 years since his debut for the Nigerian national team and paid a tribute to former coach Stephen Keshi.

Eric Chelle names Super Eagles’ best players during 1-1 draw against Russia

Football

2 months ago

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has singled out two players for praise after Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium.

Tolu Arokodare scores first Super Eagles goal to force draw against Russia

Football

2 months ago

Tolu Arokodare opened his account for the Super Eagles with a brilliant strike against Russia, this earning the team a 1-1 draw at the Luzhniki Stadium.

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